Matter and Density Review

Matter, Mass and Volume

100

What is matter? 

something that has mass and takes up space (volume)

200

Out of the options below which is not matter: 

1. a ray of sunlight

2. a desk

3. a turtle

1. a ray of sunlight

300

What is volume? 

the amount of space an object takes up

400

What is mass?

the amount of matter in an object

500

Which of the following is an example of matter?

1. music

2. the color green

3. an apple 

3. an apple

Density

100

What is density?

how much matter is packed into how much space

OR

how much mass packed into how much volume

200

Why can density be used to identify objects? 

Because density does not ever change

300

What is the formula for density?

density = mass ÷ volume

400

An object has a mass of 20 grams and a volume of 5cm³. Calculate the density.

the density is 4 g/cm³

500

A liquid has a mass of 15 grams and a volume of 3mL. Calculate the density.

the density is 5g/mL

Floating

100

If an object has a density less than water will it float or sink?

float

200

If an object has a density more than water will it float or sink?

sink

300

If the density of an object is 0.5g/cm³ will it float or sink in water? 

density of water is 1.0g/mL

float

400

If the density of an object is 3.0g/cm³ will it float or sink in water?

the density of water is 1.0g/mL

sink

500

The liquids below are ranked from least to most dense.

oil

water

soap

milk

If an object floats in water will it float in oil? 

Yes

Properties of Matter

100

Which of the below is a physical property? 

1. flammability (how easily it sets on fire)

2. if it rusts outside

3. the texture

3. the texture

200

Which of the following is a chemical property?

1. flammability (how easily it lights on fire)

2. color

3. texture

1. flammability

300

Is crushing an aluminum can a physical or chemical change? 

physical

400

Is an ice cube melting a physical or chemical change? 

physical

500

What is the difference between a physical and a chemical property?

A physical property does not change the substance, but a chemical property makes a new substance

Random

100

What planet is known as the "red planet" and is the fourth planet from the sun? 

Mars

200

In this classic novel by S.E. Hinton, two rival groups are the Greasers and the Socs.

The Outsiders

300

What is the longest river in the world?

The Nile

400

Where did Ms. Friedman work before she was a teacher?

a hospital 

500

Who won the 2026 NBA finals? 

The New York Knicks